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AK53 SJO

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,649 mi
Last recorded119,649 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SJO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 119,649 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes have grease front to rear

dip stick broken

front tyres wear on outer sides

o/s/f brake pipe have corrosion

o/s/f track rod end has play outer

outer /inner sills have corrosion and been repaired

steering slightly tight on turning

under trays /engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2018 119,649 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes have grease front to rear

dip stick broken

front tyres wear on outer sides

o/s/f brake pipe have corrosion

o/s/f track rod end has play outer

outer /inner sills have corrosion and been repaired

steering slightly tight on turning

under trays /engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,560 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers / under trays

front / rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front wipers just in limit

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/f lower ball joint has play / lift

o/s/f upper gaiter on link bar has small cut

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough when turning

rear brake pipes have corrosion in areas

Fail 12 Oct 2017 114,560 miles

Central Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers / under trays

front / rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front brake pads getting low

front wipers just in limit

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/f lower ball joint has play / lift

o/s/f upper gaiter on link bar has small cut

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough when turning

rear brake pipes have corrosion in areas

Pass 27 Aug 2016 108,730 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center / ns / os outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front to rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to co0rrode coated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear as nd off side rear axel bearings slight play and signs of wear inc bushes

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2016 108,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center / ns / os outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front to rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to co0rrode coated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear as nd off side rear axel bearings slight play and signs of wear inc bushes

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 102,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 98,823 miles

1.mot preparation work under refusal 697611234232 carried out.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on exhaust system. corrosion on floor pan.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 98,740 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both sills,matel getting thin.

Corrosion on exhaust.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,159 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 92,496 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,762 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,827 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 75,827 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,903 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 55,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,775 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,087 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 36,087 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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AK53 SJO is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 SJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK53 SJO is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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